Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Ireland

Explore filming locations from the Game
of ThronesThe
Stormlands, Cushendun Caves, Co. Antrim

The Caves at
Cushendun were formed over a period of 400 million of years of extreme
weather conditions in Ireland. They can be found just beyond the beautiful
coastal village and can be accessed by foot next to the Cave
House.

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Season 2,
episode 4: At the behest of Stannis, Davos Seaworth lands Melisandre
ashore. He witnesses her giving birth to the shadow baby (which will
eventually kill Renly).

Winterfell,
Castle Ward, Co. Down

Castle Ward, which may be more
familiar as Winterfell, is situated in a stunning location overlooking
Strangford Lough. This fascinating house features both Gothic and Classical
styles of architectural treatment, internally and externally. Inside the
beautiful 820 acre walled demesne you will find an exotic sunken garden and
paths that wind their way through woodland and suddenly open onto the quiet
shores of the Lough.

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The grounds featured in season 1, episode 1 where King
Robert Barratheon and his retinue arrive at Winterfell. It also features in
episode 2 where King Robert Baratheon and Ned Stark talk during a hunt:
“There's a war coming Ned” and then also in episode 10 with Bran and Osha
at Winterfell.

North
of Winterfell, Tollymore Forest Park, Co. Down

Tollymore
Forest Park, which was featured in the first episode of series one, covers
an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne Mountains offering
stunning views of the sea at nearby Newcastle. The park is a fantastic
area for many outdoor activities including walking, caravanning/camping,
horse riding and orienteering.

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Season 1, episode 1: A member of the Night's Watch rides
through a snow-covered forest. He comes upon a gruesome sight - dismembered
Wildling bodies lying in the snow. He encounters a White Walker and gallops
away fleeing the scene. Later, Ned Stark and his boys come across a stag
which has been gored. Nearby they find direwolf pups. The forest also
featured in scenes where Theon Greyjoy is being chased on horseback by the
bastard of Bolton, Ramsay Snow.

Stormlands, Larrybane,
Carrick-a-Rede, Co. Antrim

Located along the stunning North
Coast close to Carrick-Rede Rope Bridge, this area is exceptional in is
natural beauty. Larrybane headland, which once stretched out towards Sheep
Island and had a promontory fort on the top dating to 800AD, had large caves
underneath which once served as home to boat builders and a safe resting
place from winter storms. Despite having been quarried in the 1950s this
quarry is still worth a visit for its exceptional views. Fans will
recognise the Stormlands.

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Season 2, episode 3: At Renly Baratheon's camp, with
Margaery Tyrell of House Tyrell. A tourney is taking place - where Brienne
of Tarth bests Ser Loras and is given a place in Renly's Kingsguard as her
reward. Catelyn Stark comes to treat with Renly Baratheon (now also
calling himself King), on behalf of her son, Robb Stark, King in the North.
Renly Baratheon swears he will avenge Ned Stark's death and bring Catelyn
Joffrey's head when he takes Kings Landing. Renly confirms he has the Reach
and the Stormlands behind him. Season 2, episode 4: Lord Baelish,
Littlefinger, arrives at Renly Baratheon's camp. Season 2, episode 5: Renly
is dead. Stannis' fleet is off shore and approaching
fast.

Dragonstone,
Downhill Beach, Co. Londonderry

One of our most iconic
locations, Downhill Beach is an 11km stretch of sand and surf located on
the Causeway Coast. This magnificent location is also home to Mussenden
Temple. Part of Downhill Demense, the temple was originally built as a
summer library. It perches dramatically on a 120ft cliff top, high above
the Atlantic Ocean with views to Magilligan Point and Fair Head. Both the
Temple and the surrounding views are among the most photographed scenes in
Ireland. Fans will recognise this location as the Dragonstone
exterior.

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Season 2,
episode 1: Dragonstone - Melisandre, “For the night is dark and full of
terrors”. Burning of the old gods. Davos Seaworth, Stannis Baratheon. Old
retainer tries to stop her. She exhorts Stannis to draw a sword from the
flames - “The Lightbringer”. The conversion to the new god is complete. Old
man tries to persuade Davos to stop Stannis.

Iron
Islands, Ballintoy Harbour, Co. Antrim

Ballintoy is
situated in one of the most picturesque parts of the North Antrim Coast
between the Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and looks out
to Rathlin Island and beyond to Scotland. As you come over the Knocksoghey
Brae from Ballycastle or in from Whitepark Bay you are greeted by
spectacular views, each one featuring Ballintoy Church. This stunning
seaside location has been used for exterior Pyke shots and as the Iron
Islands.

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Season 2,
episode 2: Theon Greyjoy in small tender from ship, sets foot back on the
Iron Islands. A woman approaches and offers to help Theon get back to
Pyke. He tells her who he is, but she does not confirm her identity.
Season 2, episode 5: Theon Greyjoy admires his ship, the Sea Bitch, but he
has difficulty managing his crew. His sister appears and makes fun of him
and his weakness. Dagmer Cleftjaw arrives to help him out and eggs him on
to ignore his father's orders and instead to sail to Torrhen's Square and
take it.

On
the King's Road, north of King's Landing, Dark Hedges, Co.
Antrim

The Dark Hedges is a beautiful avenue of beech trees
that has been used as the location for the King's road in the hit show. It
was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century and intended
as a compelling landscape feature to impress visitors as they approached
the entrance to their Georgian mansion, Gracehill House. Two centuries
later, the Dark Hedges remain a magnificent sight and have become one of
the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland.

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Season 2, episode 1:
On the King' s Road, Arya Stark has escaped from King's Landing, disguised
as a boy. She is with Yoren, Gendry, Hot Pie and others who are to join
the Night's Watch, in a cart, travelling north on the King's
Road.

The
Riverlands, Inch Abbey on the River Quoile, Co.
Down

Located on the north bank of the Quoile River, Inch
Abbey was founded by John de Courcy in atonement for his destruction of
Erenagah Abbey. The buildings are mainly from the 12th and 13th centuries
while it is believed the church is older than that at Grey Abbey which was
built around 1193. The historic site is used as the locations of the Twins
in the Riverlands.

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Season 1, episode 9: Robb's army at the Trident. He is
with Theon Greyjoy and his mother Catelyn. They need to cross the Trident
at The Twins, which is held by the Freys. Catelyn goes to bargain with
Walder Frey to allow them to cross. Season 1, episode 10: Catelyn and
Robb hear of Ned's beheading; “We will kill them
all”.

Robb's Camp, Audley's Field, Strangford
Lough

Located along the shores of Strangford Lough in the
Castle Ward Estate, Co, Down. Visitors to the area can explore the Castle
Ward Farm Trail. This trail leads along the shores of Strangford Lough and
then winds through the woodlands surrounding Audleys
Castle.

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Audley's Tower
was used during Season One as King Robert Baratheon and his retinue arrive
at Winterfell. And also used to film Robb's camp where he first meets
Tulisa as she is tending the wounded on the battlefield.

The
Iron Islands, Murlough Bay, Co. Antrim

Located in North East
County Antrim, Murlough Bay is known for its outstanding beauty and remote
location, with views across the ocean to Rathlin Island, the Mull of
Kintyre, Islay and various other Scottish islands. Murlough Bay is located
along the scenic Causeway Coastal Route and is also well known for it
flora, fauna and geology.

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Season 3, episode 1: Murlough Bay is also used for the Iron
Islands and was used in the scene where Theon rides on horse with his sister
Yara (he hasn't yet realised it's his sister) and Davos Seaworth is
shipwrecked after the Battle of Blackwater Bay.

Pollnagollum Cave - Irish for “Hole of the
doves”. The cave is fed by a waterfall toppling down from the top of a
limestone cliff and is swollen to a torrent during harsh weather. Visitors to
the area can follow the Belmore Forest walk which leads to a viewing point
for the cave.

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The
exterior of the cave was used to film Beric Dondarrion's hideout in season
3.

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